Sometimes we choose unflattering looks just because they’re
trendy, but there’s no reason to keep doing it once you realize they don’t
really work for you and most other women. Some makeup trends have definitely outstayed their welcome and
it’s time to let them go.

Check out some of the worst makeup trends that need to die,
and reinvent your look for this fall with a more subtle approach. Pass on these
dated trends, and your makeup routine will be instantly improved without much
effort.

1. Glitter Overload

It doesn’t matter if Miley Cyrus is on board with the
glitter excess, you shouldn’t be. There is such a thing as too much glitter,
and that’s... anything but very little.

While A-listers have access to the most expensive and experienced
eyebrow shapers and makeup artists, few actually manage to inject a wow factor
in their brows. Those who do either opt for a bold look, gorgeously defined
brows or amazing arches. Whether you’re inspired by natural looks or eyebrows
that have been groomed to perfection, these celebs capture the full spectrum of
beautiful eyebrows that deserve your admiration.

See some of the best celebrity eyebrows, and find your own
brow style icon. Remember that the best look for your eyebrows must be in
harmony with your other features, so don’t expect to be able to replicate these
gorgeous brows perfectly.

Cara Delevingne's Eyebrows

Her eyebrows are almost as famous as her, and Cara
Delevingne knows how to make the most of her genetic inheritance. Instead of trying to
slim them down and create artificial looking arches, the supermodel embraced
her bold eyebrows and turned them into a fashion statement.

Knowing what works for your features and for your complexion
is great, but it can also keep you limited in your makeup options. There are
plenty of classic makeup looks that work for everyone, and you shouldn’t be
discouraged from trying them.

Discover the most important makeup looks you should perfect
in order to be ready to any kind of event or occasion. If you’ve already got a
few of them down, learn some useful tips about the others, and you’ll be able
to make the most out of these gorgeous and timeless looks.

1. Smokey Eyes

It works for every type of eyelid, and smokey eyes is
definitely a makeup look you should know how to easily create. Using a creamy
pencil and smudging it just right with your finger is only the beginning.

Even if you’ve mastered the makeup looks that work best for
you, it’s important to keep learning in order to make the most out of your
products, and take your look to the next level.

If you want your makeup to be up to red carpet standards,
try some of the best makeup tricks of the trade, recommended by professional
makeup artists with a lot of experience.

Laura Mercier - Radiant Glow

If you’re looking for the perfect glow, you’ll need to
carefully match the texture of your bronzer with your foundation. “Never
overload your brush, and match texture to texture. A cream or gel is perfect
over liquid foundation, for example. If you don’t want a powdery look, use a
blusher with a hint of pearl to lift the texture and add a glow,” Mercier told
The Daily Mail.

Mario Dedivanovic - Perfect Eyebrows

Kim Kardashian’s 4-hour makeup seminar with Mario
Dedivanovic was a treasure trove of makeup tricks of the trade, but the best
one is a tip that helps you define your eyebrows. Use a darker shade of
eyebrow pencil at the outer corners of your eyebrows and a lighter one toward
your nose. “It’s softer and sweeter-looking when brows aren’t so heavy at the
inner corners,” Dedivanovic told the audience.

While most celebs get plenty of help from the best
dermatologists and makeup artists, they also have their own cheap life hacks.
Whether they inherited these tricks from mothers and grandmothers or discovered
these tips on their own, celebs trust them enough to recommend them.

Check out some of the simplest celebrity beauty hacks you
can try yourself. With cheap and natural ingredients, these tricks can save you
money and take your beauty routine to the next level.

Beyoncé

Queen Bey doesn’t like to talk about her beauty regimen, but
Ashley Weatherford, her makeup artist, spilled one of her secrets to The Cut.
Instead of buying the most expensive face creams available, Beyoncé uses a
little eye cream all over her face.

Kim Kardashian West and her younger sisters are all preparing
to launch website dedicated to beauty and lifestyle, because they have plenty
of tips to share, and want to start profiting from their beauty expertize.

Check out some of the best Kardashian beauty tips, from Kim,
Khloé, and Kourtney, and a few cool tricks from the Jenners, Kylie, Kendall and
even Kris. Whether you think the Kardashians fit your beauty standards or not,
these simple skin care, makeup and hair tricks might come in handy.

Kim’s Ombré Eyebrows

Makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic and Kim Kardashian shared
plenty of her secrets during a 4-hour seminar that showed all 50 steps of
getting the reality TV star to look absolutely perfect. One of the most useful
tricks was Dedivanovic’s advice when it comes to eyebrows. Using a medium brown
eyebrow pencil on the outer edges and a light brown one towards the inner ones,
the makeup specialist created a subtle ombré effect. “It’s softer and sweeter-looking
when brows aren’t so heavy at the inner corners,” he explained.

When you feel you’ve plateaued with your makeup skills,
throwing money at the problem won’t always solve it. Instead of going out and
spending a fortune on a whole new color palette and a bunch of new products,
work with what you already have, and you’ll be surprised how much you can
achieve.

Discover how to upgrade your makeup routine without new
products with the right tricks. Make the most out of makeup kit with these tips
that can help you expand and refine your looks without spending a single cent.

Create Your Own Lip
Stain

Instead of going out and buying a lip stain, check out your
collection of lip liners. All you need to complete a beautiful stain is a bit
of moisturizing lip balm. You’ll need a good base, so apply the balm first,
then gently blot your lips to remove the extra grease. Smile to tighten your
lips and start mixing the liner with a touch of balm on the back of your hand,
then press your lips against it. Mix and blot again to create the desired shade.

Use Mascara
Thoughtfully

Fresh mascara, less than a month old, is always the best
option, but you upgrade your makeup routine without new products by improving
your application and extending the life of your mascara. You need to wiggle
your wand at the base, then sweep towards the ends of your lashes. Apply the
most at the root and then less towards the ends for a natural look. And if your
mascara is dry, use 2-3 eye drops to freshen it up, then gently shake it. Never
pump the wand, since that just dries it further.

Whether you want to bring your makeup from day to night or
simply start from scratch, doing it without a mirror is a daunting task. However,
if you’re dead set on looking your best and you don’t have any reflective
surfaces around, you can still make it work with the right tricks.

Find out how to put on makeup without a mirror successfully.
You might need to make some compromises, when it comes to products and colors,
but all of them play a big part in making sure that you look great.

Think Twice About
Your Base

Foundation can be very tricky to blend when you don’t have a
mirror. You can risk having your look ruined right at the start or you can opt
for a base that’s easier to blend. A tinted moisturizer or a BB or CC cream is
definitely a safer bet. With less pigment, you’ll be able to blend it evenly
with a lot less effort, and make sure that you’re streak-free.

Stick to Cream Formulas

When you get to adding color, especially eyeshadow and
blush, while you put on makeup without a mirror, it’s important to stick to
creams. You can get a sheer finish with cream easier than with powder, which
means any small mistakes will be less noticeable. Sticking to more pale or
neutral shades is also a very good idea.

Doing your makeup on the go is difficult and not something
you should be excited about, but you can still get a great look with the right
products and tips. Obviously, when you’re at the wheel, you should focus on the
road and nothing else. But when you’re parked or in the passenger seat, you
might be able to pull off a great look quickly.

Check out some of the best makeup tips to use in your car or
on the train on your morning commute. Even if you’re in a moving vehicle, these
simple tricks will allow you to create the makeup you want while also saving time.

1. Be Prepared

Even when you’re in your parked car, you can still use some
extra mirrors to get more angles. Make sure that you choose the right products,
with built-in mirrors and less risk of spilling. Mirrors are also very
important if you’re doing your makeup on the bus or a train, so be prepared so
that you don’t have to keep digging for new items in your makeup bag.

2. Choose the Right Foundation

Ideally, you’d have enough time to put on your foundation at
home, before you run out the door. One of the best makeup tips to use in your
car if you also want a good base is to opt for buildable coverage. It’s a lot
easier to work with powder foundation than with liquid or creme ones while
you’re in a moving vehicle, so that should be your choice.

Strobing is taking over, since it’s a lot easier to achieve
than contouring, but the effect can be just as gorgeous. The highlighting
technique has already been used by many celebrities to create a beautiful look
with dewy skin.

It’s not only faster, but strobing can help you achieve the
same glowing look with a lot less products. The best part about is that all you
need is the right highlighter for your skin. Find out everything you need to know
about strobing, from the basic principle to the easiest way to achieve it.

What Is Strobing?

Whether you prefer highlighting sticks, pens, creams or
powders, strobing is just as easy to achieve without a complicated tutorial. By
highlighting the high points of your face, you’ll be able to achieve a dewy and
luminous finish. It’s easy to go too far with a highlighter that contains
glitter, but if you stick to a good highlighter with shimmer, you’ll be able to
create a red carpet worthy look.

From runway models to Miley Cyrus, strong metallic looks are
becoming a major trend. Whether you prefer a more subtle approach or you want
to go full out with your metallic eyeshadow and make a big fashion statement,
there are a few things you should know.

Discover some of the best metallic eyeshadow tips and tricks,
that will help pull off any look. From knowing that colors work best for you to
application tips and the right way to balance it with the rest of your makeup,
here’s what you need to know.

Pick the Right Color

Feel free to experiment with whatever shade looks the best
to you, but there are a few simple guidelines based on your skin tone. While
rose gold is beautifully flattering on any skin tone, shades of silver and
platinum work best for a pale complexion, while gold and bronze are perfect for
olive skin. If you have darker skin, you can pull off pretty much every shade
you want.

Apply Carefully

When it comes to application, your best bet is trial and
error. For some products, one of the most important metallic eyeshadow tips is
to apply using with your fingers, so you avoid drying it out with a brush and
ending up with a look that won’t stay pun. Whether you apply with a brush or
your fingers, always start at the center of your eyelids and work towards the
corners.

While dealing with your hair is probably your biggest worry
on rainy days, your makeup also has to be on point. Once you’ve tamed the
frizz, make sure that you adapt your makeup routine in order to deal with the
high humidity.

Check out some of the best tips and tricks that help your
get the right makeup for rainy days. From knowing what type of product to use
to learning what products to absolutely avoid in high humidity, here are the
best ways to keep looking your best despite of rainy and windy weather.

Moisturize Correctly

Using a heavy moisturizer is definitely the wrong option
when humidity is high. Stick to a lightweight moisturizer in the morning,
preferably one with a mattifying effect. If you don’t feel that’s enough, then
use a heavy overnight moisturizer on the night before, when you already know
you’re expecting bad weather. A tinted moisturizer might be all the base you
need for a rainy day.

Start with a Good
Primer

If you don’t want to skip the foundation, the your makeup
for rainy days has to also include primer. It can help secure both the tinted
moisturizer that you’ve already applied, or any foundation that comes on top.
You should also use an eye primer if you don’t want to stick to a more subtle
look. Even when you’re using waterproof makeup products, the primer is still
necessary.

It takes a lot for a drag queen to look flawless, whether it’s
on stage in a club or on TV. From blending to finding tricks that get the job
done quickly and perfectly, drag queens can end up knowing a lot more about
makeup that many women.

Check out some of the best makeup tips you can learn from drag queens,
courtesy of RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants. Whether you’re a big fan or haven’t
even heard of them, try their makeup and beauty tricks for a flawless
look.

Blend for a Polished
Look

Most makeup artists know that blending is the key to achieving a perfect look, and blending is probably the most important step.
While plenty of brushes can help you, season 3 contestant Manilla Luzon likes
to rely on something else. “You can spend $50 on a sickening brush from
Sephora, but the best blending tool is usually your finger,” she explained in a
YouTube makeup tutorial.

Even with a great makeup trial and plenty of preparation,
you can still make some big mistakes on your wedding day and have them affect
your look. You might not notice them right away, but they’ll definitely show up
in the pictures you plan on cherishing for years.

Check out some of the most common wedding day beauty
mistakes, and find out how to avoid these problems in order to keep your look
perfect. Here are biggest pitfalls that might negatively affect the way you
look and feel on your big day.

1. Skipping the Preparation

In order for your wedding makeup to look great and stay put
without any problems, you’ll have to do some prep work. Exfoliate the day
before your wedding and make sure you hydrate your skin properly before the
makeup. You should also consider a good BB or CC cream under the foundation,
and make sure that you pay extra attention to moisturizing your eye area.

2. Trying New Products

If everything went well with the makeup trial, you should
stick to it for your big day without a single change. One of the biggest wedding
day beauty mistakes is trying something new, even if you’re convinced that it’s
an upgrade. You don’t know how it will affect your skin, and now is not the
time to take any risks or improvise. Make sure your makeup artist has a list of
everything used for the makeup trial and sticks to it.

Whether you’re quite good with the eyeliner, pencil or liquid,
picking the looks your love doesn’t always mean they’ll work for you. Learn how
to apply eyeliner for your eye shape with these simple tricks and you’ll create
the most flattering look.

If you’re having trouble in creating a straight line or even
the perfect curved one, aim for dotting the line you want before completing it,
no matter what shape your eyes are. This simple tip will help you achieve the
perfect makeup looks you want and that really work for your features.

Almond Eyes

When you have almond eyes, you can choose pretty much any
kind of eyeliner look you want, but you’ll never go wrong with a cat eye.

Most guys say they love a more natural approach to makeup on
their girlfriends, but even when they mean it, it’s difficult to strike the
right balance between fresh and bare-faced. If you want to drive him wild with
your natural beauty, you’ll need to be subtle about it.

Check out a few makeup tricks that guys love, and find out
how to execute them perfectly. From the easiest way to do a subtle smoky eye to
the right way to make your lips extra kissable, try these simple tricks to
drive your guy crazy.

1. Curl Your Eyelashes

Even though most men say they prefer little to no eye
makeup, there’s one thing that makes you look gorgeous without reaching for the
eyeshadows and eyeliners. A soft curl in your eyelashes opens up your eyes and
does wonders. Fake lashes might be too obvious, so another way to enhance the
natural curb is to use just a touch of curling mascara, making sure that you’re
not leaving behind any clumps.

2. Prepare Your Lips

A lot of guys appreciate the subtle glow of a lip gloss, but
what they hate is the sticky feeling of gloss, almost as much as you leaving
your lipstick behind on their face and even clothes. Get the perfect colors
with extra staying power using one of the best makeup tricks that guys love.
Layer a lip stain and a touch of lipstick, then finish off with another coat of
stain so you minimize any smudging during your makeout sessions.

Whether you’re enjoying the makeup trends of spring or you’re
ready to move on, check out some of the most impressive beauty and makeup
trends from Fashion Week. There are plenty of cool trends to try for fall, from
dark lips to bronze eyeshadow.

Check out some of the most important Fall 2015 beauty trends
and decide which ones you’re most excited to try. Whether you like a fresh,
natural look, or prefer a little drama in your makeup, here are the coolest
trends from Fashion Week.

Eyeshadow Overload

Big and bold eyeshadow is definitely a major trend for fall.
Graphic shapes and bold colors were big on the runways, but white also made a
strong showing. Models walked the catwalk with colorblocked eyelids at Céline,
Fendi, Kenzo, and even Chanel and Dior.

Investing in high end makeup may feel like a big commitment
at first, but there are plenty of advantages it provides over drugstore makeup.
Take your beauty routine to the next level by investing in the right products,
not just paying more for the same.

Discover the best reasons to upgrade from drugstore makeup
to department store makeup, from the wider selection to better customer
service. If you’re considering switching to high end makeup, here are the main
reasons why you shouldn’t delay the transition.

Drugstore Makeup
Doesn’t Offer the Same Variety of Shades

Matching your skin tone is the most important thing when it
comes to makeup, and plenty of drugstore buys are creating for the most common
skin tones. You’ll get a better match if you try department store makeup, and
you’re also more likely to find products designed specifically for your skin.
Investing in high end makeup for sensitive skin is a must.

High End Makeup Uses Better
Pigments

If you’re really picky about colors, you’ll want to upgrade
from drugstore makeup in order to get more saturated pigments. Department store
makeup products often include less water and less filler ingredients, providing
better coverage and a more intense shade.

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Even if they could afford some of the best makeup artists in
the world, plenty of celebrities want to be in full charge of their makeup. For
some it’s a matter of convenience, while others just know what they want and
how it takes them less time to get it perfect.

Find out more about some of the biggest celebrities who do
their own makeup, and learn the reason why they prefer to do it themselves.
From models to actresses and even royalty, here are the celebs who don’t
usually hire makeup artists.

Gisele Bündchen

Even though she has to spend a lot of time in the makeup
chair for photoshoot, Gisele Bündchen always does her eyelashes and eyebrows
herself.

Looking your best when you’re sick is very difficult, but
you can at least hide the most obvious symptoms with a few simple fixes.
Whether you’re struggling with a fever or a runny nose, here’s what you need to
do if you’re hoping to hide all symptoms.

Try some of the best beauty tips for when you’re sick, and
you’ll be able to reduce the appearance of most of your symptoms. Even if you
can’t fake a healthy glow, these makeup and skin care tricks can help you a lot
when your skin is suffering because of a respiratory infection.

1. Hydrate and
Moisturize

Your biggest problem is staying hydrated and keeping your
skin looking healthy. Drink plenty of fluids, preferable water or herbal tea,
while also applying moisturizer more often. If you have a fever, try a thicker
moisturizer, suitable for cold weather. Keep it close and don’t forget to apply
it before you go to bed to allow it to work overnight.

2. Try Blue Eyeliner

If bloodshot eyes are a consequence of your illness, one of
the best beauty tips for when you’re sick is to use a dark blue eyeliner. It
will make your eyes look brighter and cut down on the redness. Obviously, if
your eyes are irritated, you should skip the liner altogether. When they’re
not, just slightly runny, go for a blue waterproof eyeliner.